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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.78, 843.15 and 528.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.78, 843.15 and 528.89 is: 792.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.78 : 843.15 = 528.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.78/843.15 = 528.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.78x = 843.15 × 528.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.78x = 445,933.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,933.60/562.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.38

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